Our Sponsors
HA Partnerships
The partnerships High Aspirations has established have happened from years of cultivating relationships and building trust. We welcome companies who share both our mission and drive to create change and make a difference in young men's lives. We are thankful for all the companies, businesses and organizations that have helped us deliver such wonderful experiences to our young men. We look forward to seeing you at the annual Mentors Challenge to celebrate all of our hard work.
We’ve Partnered with over 92 companies
Our Partners
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A.B. May
Ad Hoc Group Against Crime
Arts Tech
Arvest Bank
Barns & Noble
Belger Arts Center
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bernstien Rein
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bishop Meige
Bishop Ward
Boys and Girls Club
Boys Grow
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Calvary Temple Baptist Church
Carter Broacast Group
CASA
City of Kanas City MO Park and Recs Community Centers
CMSU
College Basket Ball Experience
Combat
Cristo Rey
Crown Center Ice Skating
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Data For Good Foundation
Donnelly
DuBois Learning Center
Equal Education Opprotunity Center
Garmin
Greater Kansas City Foundation
H&R Block
Harris Foundation
Harvesters
Henry Doorley Zoo
Hermes Landscaping
Home Boy Industries
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Association
Jack Stack BBQ
Jakson County Sheriff
JE Dunn
Junior Leauge
K State
Kansas City Zoo
Kauffman School
Kaw Boys MotorCycle Club
KC Chamber
KC Monarchs
KC Royals
KCK Community College
KCMO Police Department
KCMO Public Library
KCMO School District
Kids Across America
Know Joey Foundation
KU
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Lockton
Longfellow Neighborhood Association
Lowes
MCC-Penn Valley
Mid America Regional Council
Mile Stone Youth Center
Missouri Department Of Conservation
Nathans Project
Negro League Baseball Museum
Nelson Atkins Museum
Northwestern University
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Pathways
Park University
Peach Tree
Polsinelli Law Firm, LLC
Pythons
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Rockhurst University
Salvation Army / Hallmark Distribution
Sporting KC
Starlight Theater
Swope Health Center
The Main Event
Truman Medical Center
Twin City Riders
UMKC
Union Station
United Way
Universty of St. Mary
Urban Rangers
US Engineering
VMLY&R
YMCA
US Engineering Event
The Essentials for Building
US Engineering and High Five University teamed up to create an event which would help expose mentees to the trades. Having the opportunity to tour construction sites and other areas where industry professionals gave lessons on their day to day duties and expectations. At this event mentees were able to meet with plumbers, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, carpenters, electricians, finishers, iron workers, painters, floor-layers and operators. Jackstack BBQ was happy to provide the food while Edward Workwear supplied boots for all the mentees who signed up for the event.
Belger Arts
Creating with Glass and Clay
Belger arts focuses on connecting surrounding communities with the arts. Expanding into three locations Belger arts center, Belger Crane Yard Studio and Belger Glass Annex. They offer a variety of classes and events including...
Gallery shows
Lessons
Live Demonstrations
Studio rentals
During the glass-blowing demonstration, skilled artisans transformed molten glass into intricate shapes using heat, precision, and expert techniques. Meanwhile, the pottery demonstration highlighted the beauty of working with clay, as artists shaped and molded pieces on the wheel with remarkable skill.
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Back to school Drive
Helping Low Income Families
Debbie D’s Back to School Drive focuses on collecting back packs and school supplies for children from low income families. The event features a car show and many venders.
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Havesters
Helping the Community
High Aspirations teams up with Harvesters to help people in need. Mentees are taught about how important it is to give back to the community and help those less fortunate than them.
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Saint Mary's University
College Visit
Students embarked on an insightful college tour of the University of Saint Mary, gaining a firsthand look at campus life and academic opportunities.
Negro League Baseball Museum
A walk through black influence on Baseball
The Negro League Baseball Museum is the only Museum in the world that focuses on the impact of African American on Baseball. Visitors at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum were taken on a powerful journey through history, exploring the rich legacy of Black baseball and its impact on American sports and society. The tour provided an in-depth look at the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of legendary players who paved the way for future generations.
Juneteenth Celebration
The annual Juneteenth event is a celebration put together by High Aspirations staff. It is an event filled with food, music, vendors and fun. Each vendor has a table and offers both insight into their company, organization or institute. This is a chance for both mentees and families to connect with some of the organizations who help make events happen year around. If you or your organization would like to be present contact our staff today!
Union Station
Disney 100 Exhibition
We would like to thank one of our proud supporters Union Station. High Aspirations visited the Disney 100 Exhibition last January. which was displayed at Union Station. A day filled with Disney magic mentees had a chance to see over +250 Disney archives ranging from animated movies to live action films. Mentees explored the various costumes, artwork and more on display. These are events that create memories for our young men and as an organization we are truly thankful.